During my drinking years, my self-esteem existed in a state of paradox. I was the most loud-mouthed, arrogant version of myself that I had ever been, while simultaneously suffering from insecurity and self-hatred.
On the outside, I was obnoxiously braggy. On the inside, I felt like a pathetic loser who had failed to live up to my potential.
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